{"id":36789,"date":"2026-07-09T13:35:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=36789"},"modified":"2026-07-06T14:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T19:18:42","slug":"gary-woman-faces-3-felonies-in-east-grand-forks-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/gary-woman-faces-3-felonies-in-east-grand-forks-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Gary Woman Faces 3 Felonies in East Grand Forks Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gary Woman Faces 3 Felonies in East Grand Forks Case<\/h2>\n

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Gary woman faces three felony charges involving dishonored checks.<\/p>\n

Kelsey Rae Wastweet is charged with three counts of issuing dishonored checks.<\/p>\n

The charges were filed in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n

Each count carries a possible five-year prison term, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Any sentence would depend on a conviction and a court ruling.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Wastweet is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Checks Linked to Gift Card Fundraiser<\/h2>\n

The case began after Sacred Heart School reported two checks tied to a gift card fundraiser.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Wastweet used the checks to obtain gift cards through RaiseRight<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One check was for $996. Another check was for $9,750, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

Both checks were returned with a message saying the account could not be located.<\/p>\n

RaiseRight also reported two online gift card orders placed in August 2025.<\/p>\n

Those orders totaled $8,400.<\/p>\n

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Kelsey Rae Wastweet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Investigators reviewed records connected to the listed BankMobile account.<\/p>\n

The complaint says that the account no longer exists.<\/p>\n

Two related accounts had been closed in July 2018.<\/p>\n

Records also showed many attempted transactions after the closure, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Those attempted transactions totaled about $80,000.<\/p>\n

Sports Apparel Purchase Also Cited<\/h2>\n

The third count involves a separate purchase from Stinger Bat Co.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Wastweet ordered customized hockey apparel worth $1,929.95.<\/p>\n

The company received a check from the same listed account on February 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

Stinger Bat Co. later requested valid payment by May 10, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

No payment had been completed by June 11, according to court documents.<\/p>\n

Court Case Remains Pending<\/h2>\n

The complaint alleges Wastweet issued checks while intending that they would not be paid.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota\u2019s dishonored-check statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public case information may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The court file number is 60-CR-26-821.<\/p>\n

No conviction has been entered in this case.<\/p>\n

Future hearings will determine how the charges proceed.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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